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Along with Christopher Kenny, he lured Mr Duffy to Melling Lane, in Aintree, where their victim was stabbed to death after they learned he was planning to steal from a £60,000 cannabis farm run by them.

Detectives investigating the escape from lawful custody of Walmsley said today they "are appealing to football fans out watching England’s World Cup match against Panama to report any sightings of him, both home and abroad".

Detective Chief Superintendent Natalie Perischine said: "Our officers continue to search for Shaun Walmsley and are confident that we will return him to custody.

"We are today asking for the public’s help - they can be our eyes and ears, and anyone out in bars and venues in the UK and abroad to watch the World Cup could hold the key to sending this convicted murderer back to jail.

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“There has been a lot of publicity around the escape and people may not think what they know is useful, but any images, footage or information could be exceptionally valuable.

"I want to re-emphasise that having any association with Walmsley, criminal or otherwise, will bring police to your door, as it has already for many of his associates.

"I would urge people to take another look at Walmsley's photograph in case they see someone fitting his description either in Liverpool or further afield. There is currently a reward of £20,000 on offer for information leading to the apprehension of Walmsley and his return to prison."

Officers are reminding the public not to approach Walmsley if they see him, as he is could be in the company of others who helped him escape and they are believed to be armed. Walmsley himself is also described as dangerous.